Open the Bible

Colin Smith

Abraham's Story

December 18, 2023

Abraham experienced God’s blessing during his lifetime, including a son in his old age, and a pair of grandchildren. But he was still waiting for God’s promise when he died.

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Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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None of us can see, hear, smell, taste or touch God, but each one of us has the capacity to experience Him. In part two of Pursuing One Holy Passion, Pastor Colin talks about the difference between learning about God, and experiencing God.
December 16, 2023
People who find it difficult to believe in Jesus Christ without first-hand evidence sometimes say, “If only an angel would appear to me, then I’d believe.” Pastor Colin talks about what difference that would really make.
December 15, 2023
Have you given much thought to the legacy you’ll leave behind? Discover how one man’s legacy was turned upside-down in an instant, when he came face-to-face with the Son of God.
December 14, 2023
Christmas is more than just a sentimental story. The story of Christmas is about how God stepped into human history. Find out what this greatest of miracles means for you.
December 13, 2023
You find the virgin birth difficult to believe… Well, how do you think it was for Joseph, Mary’s husband? Hear from the man who had a ringside seat for the greatest event in the history of the universe.
December 12, 2023
Simeon, an ordinary man, was anointed by God and given prophetic words about Jesus… just 8 days after He was born! Find out what his message meant for Mary… and for us.
December 11, 2023
Jesus Christ did not come into the world to offer you a passport to heaven. In part one of Pursuing One Holy Passion, Pastor Colin talks about why you shouldn’t settle for a passport, when you could have a relationship. Find out what that means.
December 9, 2023
Simeon was an ordinary man who had the extraordinary privilege of holding Jesus in his arms... eight days after he was born. Hear his testimony, and discover what he said about the Son of God, as Pastor Colin delivers a first-person message from Simeon.
December 8, 2023
The Apostle John called himself, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.”  Find out what he had to say about the birth of Christ, in Pastor Colin’s first-person narrative message from John.
December 7, 2023
Do you love the church? Pastor Colin gives us a helpful grid to test how much we share Jesus’ love for the church.
December 6, 2023
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Featured Offer

Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

About Open the Bible

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

Contact Open the Bible with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365